Posts Tagged ‘children’
Children & Video Games: How Much Do We Know?
www.psychiatrictimes.com - There is no shortage of hyperbole when politicians of all stripes describe the nature and effects of video games. But what do we really know? A review of the research gives us insights into which patterns of ...
Still Face Experiment: Dr. Edward Tronick
www.youtube.com - Dr. Edward Tronick discusses the Still Face Experiment, which demonstrates the importance of positive interaction between parents and their babies.
BPA in pregnancy linked to behavior problems in baby girls
today.msnbc.msn.com - Baby girls who are exposed while in the womb to a chemical found commonly in plastics may develop behavior problems as children, a new study suggests.
Notes from a Dragon Mom
www.nytimes.com - MY son, Ronan, looks at me and raises one eyebrow. His eyes are bright and focused. Ronan means “little seal” in Irish and it suits him. I want to stop here, before the dreadful hitch: my son is 18 months old ...
12 Percent of Shy Teens May Have Social Phobia
www.foxnews.com - A small portion of shy teenagers may actually have social phobia, according to a new national study of adolescents. Social phobia, a persistent, debilitating fear of situations that could involve scrutiny and judgment, is a somewhat controversial diagnosis in children and ...
Positive Parenting Strengths
ezinearticles.com - Excerpt: Many parents feel confident in their skills while their children are little, only to wonder how it all got away from them as their kids reach the pre-teen years. And who are these strangers inhabiting their adolescents' bodies, and ...
Four Letter Words Every Parent Should Use
ezinearticles.com - Excerpt: More and more parents are focusing on the intellectual and athletic development of the child ignoring the psychological and sociological development. What is a parent to do? Are there enough words to help develop a truly well rounded adult? ...
Parenting: Discipline
ezinearticles.com - Excerpt: Discipline is a necessary part of parenting yet it makes most parents feel uncomfortable. Some of those old disciplinary phrases such as 'spare the rod and spoil the child', 'teach them a lesson' or 'set children straight' are enough ...
Ten Points to Reduce the Stress of Parenting
ezinearticles.com - Excerpt: Parenting is the most difficult and most important job we ever do. Unfortunately, despite the degree of difficulty and importance of the work, no one teaches us how to do it. Fortunately, there are many child raising experts who ...
To Do or Not to Do – The Riddle of Child Therapy
ezinearticles.com - This article addresses the fears that many parents and caregivers have about placing their child in therapy. The article articulates that therapy can be very helpful for children who have experienced grief, trauma, or abuse.
